Partners Committee

Partners Committee

Learn. Grow. Connect. Fight.

Committee purpose: 

The Partners Committee works closely with ACCA staff to cultivate and sustain meaningful, long-term relationships that benefit both the association and its members. Their primary goal is to develop a robust and enduring ACCA Partner program. Key responsibilities include identifying potential partner leads, facilitating introductions, and nurturing relationships to align with the associations and members’ long-term objectives. Additionally, the committee will focus on creating a seamless progression from associate-level membership to becoming a valued ACCA partner. 

Co-Chairs: 

Tim Cropp
CroppMetcalfe Services, Inc.
Fairfax, VA

Eddie McFarlane
SILA Services
Lititz, PA 

Committee Members: 

  • Dave Borowski – American Residential Services (ARS), Naples, FL
  • Cody Novini – Orange County, CA
  • Steve Schmidt – Frederick Air, Inc., Frederick, MD
  • Brian Stack – Stack Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, & Electrical, Avon, OH
  • Jason Urich – Kelso Industries, Phoenix, AZ

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*This committee is ACCA Members Only

(Not Pictured: Dave Borowski, Cody Novini and Steve Schmidt)

Committee Participation Commitment: 

  • Committee members are expected to attend committee meetings including:

  • Three (3) quarterly 1-hour virtual meetings.

  • One (1) in-person meeting at annual conference.

  • Committee members are expected to participate in the ACCA Partners Committee Forum and respond to communications promptly.

  • Committee members can expect some coordination/contact outside of meetings.

  • Committee members should attend the annual conference and other planned ACCA events.

  • Committee members should plan to attend external (non-ACCA) industry events with the objective of acting as an ACCA representative to grow ACCA’s corporate partner programs. 

  • Committee members will provide vital expert information and feedback to ACCA staff on proposed corporate partnerships.  

  • Committee members are expected to complete a Conflict of Interest and Disclosure of Interest form upon appointment and annually thereafter.

  • Committee members will annually grant prior approval for their company to ACCA-PAC.

  • Committee members will act as advocates for ACCA, promoting partnership to their peer networks, colleagues, and other relevant parties.  

Additional Committee Co-chair Commitment: 

  • Coordination of committee meeting agenda with ACCA staff, board, and external stakeholders.

  • Communication with committee members on goals and expectations.  

  • Some additional meetings with ACCA staff, board, and other stakeholders on strategic planning initiatives.